In November’s Customer Report it was revealed that popular chocolate brands contained toxic levels of lead and cadmium. Over 200 people were also sickened by contaminated oysters. In the study, popular chocolate brands such as Ghirardelli and Dove, Lint, even Trader Joe’s, showed high levels of lead or cadmium. Dark chocolates contain higher levels of…
According to a Consumer Reports report, pre-packaged lunches such as Lunchables contain high levels of lead, cadmium and an endocrine disrupting chemical. Lunchables consist of cheese, crackers and deli meats. They are highly processed food. Children love these meal kits, and some schools even offer slightly modified versions. A new analysis from the non-profit Consumer…
According to a new study, some people might need less water than the eight 8-ounce glasses recommended daily. The University of Aberdeen study, published in Science by the peer reviewed journal, included 5,604 people from 26 different countries, ranging from 8 days old to 96. Participants were given a glass filled with water that had…
It can be difficult to live with missing teeth. Dentists say that dental implants offer the best solution for this. The reports show that dental implants will generate $5 billion in revenue by 2023. The high cost of placing implants can be a deterrent. Private funding accounts for two-thirds (or more) of the dental care costs in the U.S….
It’s comforting to think that running on the treadmill will “neutralize” the negative effects of eating pizza and cake at lunch. The new study shows, however, that even high levels of exercise cannot counteract the negative effects of poor nutrition on mortality. Researchers at the University of Sydney conducted the study and found that those…
It is important to provide accurate and consistent sex instruction in schools. The sex education that American students receive is not the same as in other countries. Students’ health can be improved by providing them with sex-education resources. This will also help to prevent unwanted pregnancies, and spread of sexually transmissible infections (STIs). Take a…
Speech Language Pathology can help your child if they are having trouble verbalizing or understanding conversations. Speech therapy, also known as speech language pathology, helps children overcome communication, language and swallowing problems. What is Speech Language Pathology ? It may surprise you to learn that nearly one in every 1,000 Ontario babies are born deaf. Speech Language Pathology…